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11 Jan 2023

Forms and Templates

Post Accident Testing Criteria Flow Chart - Updated and Effective January 1, 2023

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program, Operating Practices

Keywords: post accident testing; drug and alcohol testing

Abstract:

Post Accident Testing Criteria Flow Chart - Revised with Effective Date of January 1, 2022

Form Status
Active
Document Format
PDF
Expiration Date

8 Jan 2021

Forms and Templates

FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions Revised and Effective January 8, 2021

Author
RRS

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program, Operating Practices

Keywords: Post Accident Testing; guidance; definitions

Abstract:

FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions

Form Number
PATT Guidance
Form Status
Active
Document Format
PDF
Expiration Date

30 Sep 2016

Directives

Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Equipped with Bottom Outlet Valve Assembly and Constructed by American Railcar Industries and ACF Industries.

Subject Accident Reduction

Abstract: On September 30, 2016, FRA issued a Railworthiness Directive (Directive or RWD) to all owners of Department of Transportation (DOT) specification 111 general purpose tank cars....

Directive Type
Railroad Safety
Directive Number
2016-01

23 Apr 2015

Waiver Requests

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Buy America Waiver Decision

Author
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

Subject Positive Train Control, Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF), Buy America

Keywords: Buy America MTA PTC Positive Train Control RRIF

Waiver Requestor
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Office
RCC-20

13 Mar 2015

Directives

Railworthiness Directive for Railroad Tank Cars Equipped With Certain McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC Valves

Subject Freight Operations, Hazardous Materials, Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Railworthiness Directive; Hazerdous Materials; Valve; Tank Cars

Abstract: This Directive requires railroad tank car owners to replace unapproved valves currently installed in some tank cars. The valves in question are UNNR ball valves manufactured and...

Directive Type
Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive, Notice No. 1